One of the Most Controversial Issues in Psychology Today Concerns

question 11

Multiple Choice

One of the most controversial issues in psychology today concerns ________

• A) whether there are any serious consequences of childhood sexual abuse.
• B) whether there are any serious long-term consequences of rape and molestation in adult women.
• C) the validity of recovered (formerly repressed) memories of abuse.
• D) the validity of women's reports of rape.

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Definitions:

Capsules

In microbiology, a gelatinous covering that encloses some bacteria, enhancing their ability to cause disease.

Sex Pili

Hair-like structures on the surface of bacterial cells that are involved in the transfer of DNA during conjugation.

Chemical Signals

Molecules released by cells to communicate with each other, affecting the behavior or physiology of other cells.

Zygotes

The initial cell formed when two gamete cells (e.g., sperm and ovum) are fused, representing the earliest developmental stage of many organisms.